5 fatalities

1988-04-04: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (N42A) — Private United States of America — Freeport, Bahamas

Freeport, BahamasLanding (descent or approach)

On April 4, 1988, a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (registration N42A) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Freeport, Bahamas during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781215370Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane crashed into the sea near Freeport, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A tragic aviation accident occurred when a twin-engine aircraft lost control while operating near Freeport. During the flight phase, the plane became unmanageable and descended into the ocean, crashing a few miles away from the coastline.

The impact with the water resulted in a total loss of life for everyone on board. The crash involved a total of 5 fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

While specific technical investigations are ongoing, the incident is characterized by the sudden loss of control during flight, leading to the fatal impact with the sea.